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Explore Scientific 80mm f/6 APO Triplet Refractor OTA — Color-Correct Views for Visual Astronomy and Astrophotography

Explore Scientific 80mm f/6 APO Triplet Refractor OTA — Color-Correct Views for Visual Astronomy and Astrophotography

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The Explore Scientific 80 mm f/6 Air-Spaced Triplet (ES-ED0806-02) is a premium apochromatic refractor designed for observers and astrophotographers who want crisp, color-accurate, high-contrast views in a lightweight and portable optical tube.

Its air-spaced triplet lens with ED glass minimizes chromatic aberration, delivering sharp images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and wide-field deep-sky objects. The compact size makes it ideal for travel, grab-and-go viewing, or as a secondary astrophotography setup.

A precision 2″ rack-and-pinion focuser, extension tubes, dielectric diagonal, and Vixen-style dovetail come included so you can start observing right away. This OTA is a versatile performer suitable for both visual observing and imaging.


Key Features

  • High-quality air-spaced triplet objective with ED glass

  • f/6 triplet APO optics for clean, color-corrected images

  • Lightweight and portable for travel and quick setup

  • 2″ rack-and-pinion focuser with smooth dual-speed control

  • Includes 2″ dielectric diagonal with 1.25″ adapter

  • Vixen-style dovetail for universal mount compatibility

  • Hybrid finder base supports multiple finder types

  • Excellent for lunar, planetary, star cluster, nebula, and wide-field imaging


Specifications Table

Specification Detail
Brand Explore Scientific
Model ES-ED0806-02
Optical Design Air-spaced triplet apochromat
Aperture 80 mm
Focal Length 480 mm
Focal Ratio f/6
Resolution ~1.45 arcsec
Limiting Magnitude ~12 mag
Tube Length (with dew shield) ~475 mm
Tube Length (without dew shield) ~381 mm
Tube Diameter 91 mm
Weight (OTA) ~2.7 kg
Focuser 2″ dual-speed rack-and-pinion
Diagonal 2″ dielectric (with 1.25″ adapter)
Mounting Interface Vixen-style dovetail
Finder Base Hybrid 2-in-1 compatible base
Best Use Lunar, planetary, nebulae, star clusters, wide-field deep-sky observing and imaging
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With a beginner telescope you can see a surprising amount — the craters and mountains on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, and star clusters like the Pleiades. As you get more comfortable, you can also spot nebulae and distant galaxies. Not sure which beginner telescope is right for you? Check out our Telescope Buying Guide.
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